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Dinosaur Jr. Basics Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the legendary band and its history. A must for any hardcore fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by declandrums. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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declandrums

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,238

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. From what state does Dinosaur Jr. hail? Hint

Massachusetts

New York

Delaware

Seattle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the band's original name before it was forced to change it due to another band having the same name? Hint

Folk Implosion

Buffalo Tom

Dinosaur

Sebadoh

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Dinosaur Jr. album is included in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die"? Hint

I Bet On Sky

Bug

Farm

Hand It Over

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Dinosaur Jr.'s first album after bass player Lou Barlow's departure? Hint

You're Living All Over Me

Where You Been?

Green Mind

Hand It Over

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Question 5 of 10

5. What song was Dinosaur Jr.'s biggest hit? Hint

Friends

Freak Scene

Start Choppin'

The Wagon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Dinosaur Jr. song is included in "Rock Band 2"? Hint

The Wagon

Friends

Feel The Pain

What Else Is New?

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long did the band's hiatus after the album "Hand It Over" last? Hint

1 Year

8 Years

5 Years

10 Years

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Question 8 of 10

8. What other band is Lou Barlow a member of? Hint

Sebadoh

Helmet

Foo Fighters

Husker Du

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Question 9 of 10

9. What label did the band release its first record on? Hint

Homestead Records

Vagrant Records

Dischord Records

EMI Records

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Question 10 of 10

10. For what Fender guitar does J Mascis have a signature model? Hint

Mustang

Telecaster

Jazzmaster

Stratocaster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From what state does Dinosaur Jr. hail?

Answer: Massachusetts

Other bands from Massachusetts include The Lemonheads, Aerosmith, and The Dropkick Murphys.

2. What was the band's original name before it was forced to change it due to another band having the same name?

Answer: Dinosaur

The band added the Jr. due to the issues.

3. What Dinosaur Jr. album is included in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die"?

Answer: Bug

The third album by the band, released in 1988. It was performed live in its entirety at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. for a live DVD.

4. What was Dinosaur Jr.'s first album after bass player Lou Barlow's departure?

Answer: Green Mind

Barlow left the band after the band's third album, "Bug". He went on to form the band Sebadoh.

5. What song was Dinosaur Jr.'s biggest hit?

Answer: Start Choppin'

The song hit number three on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S.

6. What Dinosaur Jr. song is included in "Rock Band 2"?

Answer: Feel The Pain

Other Dinosaur Jr. tracks are available in the download store.

7. How long did the band's hiatus after the album "Hand It Over" last?

Answer: 8 Years

The band dispersed in 1997 and came back together in 2005 with its original lineup.

8. What other band is Lou Barlow a member of?

Answer: Sebadoh

Barlow was also in The Folk Implosion.

9. What label did the band release its first record on?

Answer: Homestead Records

The label went defunct in 1996.

10. For what Fender guitar does J Mascis have a signature model?

Answer: Jazzmaster

A beautiful guitar. Mascis' model was introduced in 2007.

Source: Author declandrums

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